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Witnessing The Legacy Museum: On Sacred Ground and Learning to Remember

After reading Just Mercy, I knew I had to add The Legacy Museum to my most recent visit to Alabama. It was only an hour and a half from where we were staying, so we made a day trip out of it. I thought I was going to learn something, but I quickly realized I was...

Loose Threads

Some days, Elle and I lose ourselves in beautiful things. We curl up on the couch and inhale Gilmore Girls, trying to understand how to love each other the way Lorelai and Rory do. We scroll clearance dress racks, picking out A-line gowns in our favorite colors for...

The Curious Case of Mingo Demond Allen II: What Happened to Our Son?

Mingo Allen Sr. knew something was wrong when his namesake didn’t return his messages. “He always texted me back,” his father explained. Allen Sr. had been reaching out to his eldest son for help with a rental car extension, but this time there was no response. The...
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Witnessing The Legacy Museum: On Sacred Ground and Learning to Remember

After reading Just Mercy, I knew I had to add The Legacy Museum to my most recent visit to Alabama. It was only an hour and a half from where we were staying, so we made a day trip out of it. I thought I was going to learn something, but I quickly realized I was...

Loose Threads

Some days, Elle and I lose ourselves in beautiful things. We curl up on the couch and inhale Gilmore Girls, trying to understand how to love each other the way Lorelai and Rory do. We scroll clearance dress racks, picking out A-line gowns in our favorite colors for...

The Curious Case of Mingo Demond Allen II: What Happened to Our Son?

Mingo Allen Sr. knew something was wrong when his namesake didn’t return his messages. “He always texted me back,” his father explained. Allen Sr. had been reaching out to his eldest son for help with a rental car extension, but this time there was no response. The...
3 Things We Do Separately That Bring Us Closer Together

3 Things We Do Separately That Bring Us Closer Together

We just celebrated 9 years of marriage!  From the outside looking in it might seem like Raf and I do everything together, but in reality we don't. They say time flies when you are having fun and we are definitely doing that. Raf has always been right for me. He is my...

Meet My Peloton Rower

Meet My Peloton Rower

When I told Raf I wanted to get the Peloton Rower for Christmas, it was honestly just wishful thinking. I wasn’t even sure it would fit in the Raku Room (my home gym). Since I worked hard to pay both the Tread and Bike off early, and I had already completed about...

Cosplay: Game On

Cosplay: Game On

I have decided to take up Cosplay. I know it is different, but hear me out. Raf and I had so much fun with our Halloween shoots. I love dressing up, and since my husband is a photographer I feel like it is a great way for us to connect more. It feels right. A little...

5 Tricks that Helped Me Lose 50 Pounds

5 Tricks that Helped Me Lose 50 Pounds

We don’t talk enough about the power of good tools, but tools help us work magic. Using the right tool at the right time can take you far. For example, people think it is silly that I invest so much into my workout clothes, but it matters. A heavy material can weigh...

Equity Over Everything

Image of Aisha working with clients. Equity Over Everything logo. Text: "Equity Audits & Consulting. Equity is more than a mindset. It is Policy, Practice, and Procedural Change."

The Asheville View

Image contains the Asheville View logo, images of the 5 hosts, and a description of the show. Show description: The Asheville View” is a daytime-style talk web series hosted by Aisha Adams, Kirby Winner, Myriam Weber, Tina White, and Kahlani Jackson. The show serves as a morning cup of coffee for equity advocates across the South.
Soulversation With Ramunda Lark Young

Soulversation With Ramunda Lark Young

Last Sunday, I had a Soulversation with Ramunda Lark Young. She is the co-owner of Mahogany Books and the founder of Ramunda, INC. Ramunda is such an amazing woman, and I wanted to share her inspiring spirit with you. In her role as co-owner of Mahogany Books, she...

DeShuna More Spencer is Building kweliTV

DeShuna More Spencer is Building kweliTV

We have all said it at least once; we are tired of black caricatures and unfair depictions of our culture. Deshuna Moore Spencer has found the solution. She is the founder/CEO of kweliTV, a video streaming network. Similar to Netflix, Hulu, and other paid streaming...

Aisha Adams

Aisha Adams is an influencer who champions social change advocates, thought leaders and courageous disruptors to cultivate diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspaces. She also serves as the program developer for the Lenoir-Rhyne Equity & Diversity Institute and the founder of Equity Over Everything.

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